This movie Was a hit and 12 th Highest grossing Bollywood movie of 1985 as 1985 was a great year for the actor Mithun Chakraborty as all of his movies in 1985 were successful at the box office giving him the top spot of Bollywood that year and making him the no.1 Bollywood actor at that time. Also making him the highest Tax Paid actor at the year 1985. His Other hit Movies of 1985 include Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Ghulami, Karishma Kudrat Kaa, Pyari Behna, Baadal, Yaadon Ki Kasam, Maa Kasam, Aandhi-Toofan, Bepanaah etc.
Arun Govil was signed for a supporting role but opted out. Then returned back to the film.
"Jawani Se Mile Jahan Jawani" from Karamyudh, this song seems to be inspired by Michael Jackson's song "Billie Jean" from the best-selling album "Thriller". Billie Jean was also the inspiration for Jeena Bhi Kya Hain Jeena in Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki. The song "Yaaron Pe Qurbaan Hone" from Gereftaar also used Billie Jean in part of the song.
Bappi Lahiri recreated the music from "I am a Disco Dancer" at 2:10, for the song "Bahama Bahama" from the movie Karmyudh. The part recreated occurs at 1:47 in the song. The original source was T Connection song " Do What You Wanna Do" at 1:02 and 4:01.
Parveen Babi signed the film and shot for the song "Jawani Se Mile Jahan Jawani". She then left the country with out telling anyone. The producer retained the song in the film and made it look like Parveen Babi was signed just for a guest appearance. Anita Raj was signed to replace her.